On June 12, 2010, a PZL-Mielec AN-28 (registration ENBV-0063) operated by Venezuelan Army - Ejército Bolivariano was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Izcaragua, Venezuela in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine airplane departed Valle de la Pascua Airport for La Carlota; contact was lost at 7,000 feet. Wreckage was found the next day in hilly terrain northeast of La Carlota Airport, with all three occupants killed.
Accident Details
The twin-engine airplane departed Valle de la Pascua Airport at 0646 local time on a flight to La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda Air Base. At 0722 local time, the crew reported the aircraft's position at 7,000 feet. Following this report, contact with the aircraft was lost.
Wreckage Discovery
The wreckage was located the following day at 1700 local time in a wooded and hilly area between Mt Izcaragua and Mt Meregoto. The site was approximately 18 kilometers northeast of La Carlota Airport. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.
What happened in the 12 Jun 2010 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident near Mt Izcaragua, Venezuela?
A twin-engine airplane departed Valle de la Pascua Airport for La Carlota; contact was lost at 7,000 feet. Wreckage was found the next day in hilly terrain northeast of La Carlota Airport, with all three occupants killed.
Were there any fatalities in the 12 Jun 2010 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Jun 2010 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-28, registration ENBV-0063, operated by Venezuelan Army - Ejército Bolivariano, at Mt Izcaragua, Venezuela.
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